Anticlimax -
A situation where the outcome is much less dramatic than expected.
The final scene was such an anticlimax after all the suspense, that the audience was very disappointed.
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Surprise
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Mystery -
Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain, a person or thing that arouses curiosity or wonder because it is unknown or puzzling.
The cause of the strange noise in the attic remains a mystery.
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Light
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Haze -
A physical or mental lack of clarity.
The morning haze made it hard to see the road clearly.
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Wet
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ooze -
The sluggish flow of a fluid
The expensive dessert was topped off with a dripping ooze of chocolate.
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Overflowing -
Filled beyond capacity, causing something to spill over; exceeding limits, often in terms of space, quantity, or feeling.
The bathtub was overflowing because someone left the water running, and no one was there to notice it.
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Sound
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ruckus -
A disturbance or commotion
When the fire alarm went off, the rushing crowd caused a ruckus on their way out.
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Wet
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splash -
A sound made by something striking or falling into liquid
In the rain-soaked field, the splash of water on the ground was the only sound heard.
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Move
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sprint -
A short race at full speed, usually over a short distance; or a burst of speed or effort for a brief period.
He won the 100-meter sprint with an incredible time.
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Fluctuate -
To change or vary irregularly, especially in amount or level.
Gas prices tend to fluctuate depending on supply and demand.
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Other
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flourish -
A bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others
As a final flourish, the basketball player broke the glass backboard with his slam dunk.
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lapse -
A temporary pause, omission, or failure
Becky's occasional lapses in memory as she got older worried her that it might be a condition that might get worse
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Inward
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visceral -
Relating to basic emotions that you feel strongly and automatically
Edith had a visceral feeling of dislike when she met her new manager, and in time his actions showed that she was right from the start.
